Rates
Audio services
If you have worked with others studios, you know BackBeat's rate structure is unique within the industry. Rather than charging for the actual time in the studio, we charge one flat rate per song. This allows you to know exactly what you will be spending up-front and allows us to get the best recordings possible!
​
Our sound quality speaks for itself, check out some samples of our work.
Looking to record a demo, single, EP, or full album? Check out our recording packages below.
Typically used for simple acoustic demos.
Basic Package
This package includes the following basic services:
Recording + Mixing + Mastering
​
Includes 3 total tracks
2 instruments + 1 vocal
Simple Editing/Mixing Method with no vocal
tuning or time corrections
Simple Mastering Template
Basic
$250 per Song
Premiere
Premiere Package
This package includes these premiere services:
Producing + Recording + Mixing + Mastering
​
Unlimited tracks
​
Sessions musicians
​
Multiple studio recording sessions
​
Advanced Editing/Mixing Method
​
Full manual vocal tuning and time corrections
​
Advanced Customized Mastering Suite
Typically used for full professional recording ready for public distribution digitally, on CD, or on the radio.
$500 per Song
Click below to download more in depth information about what each package includes.
Audio services
Recording
The process of tracking/recording instruments and/or vocals (mixing, editing, and mastering not included).
​
$65 per hour (2 hour minimum)​​
Recording
Mixing
Mixing and editing the raw recorded tracks from the "Recording" service, or from another source.
​
​
$250 per Song for up to 14 tracks
$300 per Song for 15+ tracks, or
songs over 5 minutes
​
​
​
Mixing
Mastering
Taking a final mix and bringing it to industry standard volume and sound.
​
$40 per Song for Simple Mastering
$60 per Song for Full Premium Mastering Suite​
​
​
Mastering
Other Services
-
Producing
-
Sound System Design
-
Live Sound
-
Audio Books
-
Song Writing ($200 per song)
-
Audio Restoration
-
Re-Mixing Songs
-
Re-Mastering Songs
Other Services
Other services are available.
If you have audio related needs, chances are that we can help!
​
Contact us directly at info@backbeatsound.com for quotes for other services.
Album Covers and Album Artwork
​
BackBeat Sound Design works with a partner, JW Creates for all your graphic design needs. ​
Graphic Design
Looking for another service?
Contact us directly at info@backbeatsound.com to see if we can help.
Payment Options
We understand that everyone has a unique financial situation. It's our goal to be flexible when it comes to paying for your project to ensure that you can get your music recorded on a budget that works for you.
​
Regardless of your financial picture, we want to make sure you can follow your musical dreams!
As a result, we offer different payment options:​
Full Payment Up Front
​
For the lowest out of pocket cost, pay the full balance when we start.
Financing
​
For a small financing charge, you can pay half of the balance when we start, and the other half when we're finished.
​Need to work something else out?
​Talk to us. We're reasonable. Make an offer and we'll see if we can make it work!
Looking for a Gift Certificate?
We offer gift certificates to cover any project, big or small!
Refund Policies
Refund Policy:
BackBeat Sound Design does not offer refunds for services rendered. Musical creativity is subjective with no set “right” or “wrong” way of performing sound recording and related services. Great attention and care is given to each an every project. If the Artist is unhappy with the product provided, they may request certain changes to the project and BackBeat will be happy to adjust the finished product until the Artist is satisfied. However, refunds will not be offered.
Cancellation/No-Show Policy:
When an Artist cancels a recording project or recording session on short notice, that reserved studio time generally cannot be re-booked. To change or cancel recording sessions, please provide notice at least 48 hours before the scheduled start of that session. In the event that a recording session is cancelled without 48 hours advanced notice, or the customer does not appear within 15 minutes of a scheduled recording session, BackBeat Sound Design reserves the right to charge a $30 cancelled session fee. In the event that a contracted recording project is cancelled without 48 hours advanced notice, BackBeat Sound Design reserves the right to charge 20% of the agreed upon rate for that recording project.